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It’s been a little over a year since I started this page, and in celebration I decided to give my very first post another go! We all know margs are perfect for the summer, and I especially love mixing them up with different fruits. This grapefruit margarita is refreshing and tart, and perfect for a …
It’s almost summer, which means incorporating more fruity, citrus-y flavors into my bakes! This raspberry lemon loaf is full of flavor and perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert to any meal. It’s also super easy to make and great as a gift! What kind of bakes are you trying out this …
Happy Mother’s Day! One of my mom’s favorite desserts is carrot cake, and while it’s not at the top of my list, what better day to try making it myself than today? This recipe is perfect for a cake, but you can also divide it up into little cupcakes as well. And don’t forget the …
Although I love posting new creations and recipes on here, let’s be honest – sometimes we just don’t have the time. Seriously, sometimes I look at other people’s feeds and think, how on earth do they have the time to make everything? I’m sure my feed can give off that vibe as well, so I’ll …
When I first started this account, one of the first things I made was crème brûlée! It’s been about a year now and I’ve been able to experiment with different flavors and foods and get more comfortable making new dishes that I wouldn’t have dreamed of before. Thai tea is one of my favorite flavors, …
Totally jumping on the bandwagon with these miso brown butter cookies – did you guys know you can even include miso in desserts? The taste is so subtle but really adds a ton of depth and flavor to the cookies, and pairs perfectly with the brown butter. You can find the white miso at a …
Anyone else worried about the current boba shortage? Boba milk tea is one of my absolute FAVORITE things, and with supply apparently running thin, now is the best time to give making boba milk tea at home! This (super simple) recipe is just for regular milk tea, but it also serves as a great base …
An at-home shrimp boil? Sign me up! I used to make this meal pretty regularly starting a few years ago, because it was incredibly delicious yet so simple to make. All you need are some fresh shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and seasonings wrapped in foil. You can stick it on the grill or cook …
Summer rolls are exactly as they sound – fresh, healthy, and full of summery flavors. I love getting them at my favorite Vietnamese or Thai restaurant with cilantro, basil, rice noodles, and shrimp, but you can also make them at home using whatever fillings, protein, and fresh veggies you want! Highly suggest pairing them with …
Brownies are some of my favorite dessert, because of how versatile they are – you can add Nutella, make them fudgy or cakey (I prefer fudgy), eat them with ice cream, add frosting, and really do whatever you want (check out my mochi brownies from last year on instagram). This time I’ve added peanut butter, …